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Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Student Film “Halfway” Nominated for College Television Emmy Award
Directed by Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts alumnus Markus Kashouh (B.A. ’25) and produced by alumna Ariana Molina (B.A. ’25), the film explores reconciliation and forgiveness
January 20, 2026
Inspired by his own experiences growing up in the Middle East, Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts alumnus Markus Kashouh (B.A. ’25) wrote and...
Alumni, School of Fine Arts and Communication
Spearheaded by Biola Alumnus, Disney Short Film Nominated for Primetime Emmy Award
Tim Pennoyer (B.A. ’07) and his team conceptualized the Disney holiday commercial “The Boy and The Octopus,” earning a nomination in the Primetime Emmy Award category for Best Commercial
January 13, 2026
When Tim Pennoyer (B.A. ’07) walked across the graduation stage at Biola University, he never imagined that one day he would be leading global...
Alumni, Talbot School of Theology
Alumnus Found Intellectually and Spiritually Rich Guidance in Talbot’s Christian Apologetics Program
Micah Sweeney (M.A. ’18) now uses his degree in the classroom and therapy clinic
January 13, 2026
The questions that most deeply shape a person’s faith are often born not in classrooms, but in moments of loss, confusion and unmet expectations....

Knowing the Bible by Heart
January 19, 2026 — Haven Today
In these Haven Today podcast episodes, Dr. Ken Berding, professor of New Testament, shares thoughts from his new book, "The Bible By Heart," on methods of memorizing Scripture based on how the Bible depicts people memorizing long passages.
What Is True Blessedness?
January 17, 2026 — Crossway
This Crossway article is adapted from Dr. Uche Anizor's new book, "The Goodness of God in the Gift of Scripture: 20 Meditations." In this article, he focuses on the theme of "blessedness," which is a major motif in the psalms, the focus of his book.
‘The 200-Church Gap’: Data Shows Closures Eclipse Openings In the US
January 14, 2026 — Religion Unplugged
Research shows that church closures were surpassing church openings in 2024, as reported in this Religion Unplugged article. In the article, Dr. Ed Stetzer, dean of the Talbot School of Theology, shared that church planting is more important now than ever in the current climate in America. He said, "Church planting is the most significant engine for evangelistic growth that we have in the world today."